US senators from top pulse-producing states urge Trump intervention to reduce India tariffs.
Two US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to push for favourable provisions for pulse crop in any future trade deal with India, saying American producers face a 'significant competitive disadvantage' due to what they described as 'unfair' tariffs imposed by New Delhi. In a letter dated Jan 16 addressed to Trump, Republican Senators Steve Daines of Montana and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota said their states are the top two producers of pulse crops, including peas, while India is the world's largest consumer, accounting for about 27 per cent of global consumption.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
‘Historic reforms for farmers’: Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan shares details of new Seed Act.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today briefed the media in detail about the features of the new Seed Act (Seed Act 2026) and its impact on farmers. The Union Minister said the proposed legislation is a historic step aimed at ensuring farmers’ protection, seed quality and transparency across the system.
Source: pib.gov.in
Free Trade Agreements Opening Global Opportunities for Indian Startups: Shri Piyush Goyal.
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, while addressing the 'Startup Pe Charcha' interaction at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, highlighted that one of the most visible transformations in a resurgent and new India is the growing self-confidence among the country’s youth. He noted that young Indians today are increasingly willing to take risks, pursue entrepreneurship and experiment with ideas, marking a significant shift from earlier hesitations around career choices. The Minister said that this self-confidence reflects a fundamental change in India’s mindset towards innovation and future-ready growth.
Source: pib.gov.in
Indonesia lifts ban on peanut imports but exporters not showing interest.
Indonesia has lifted the suspension on peanut imports from India, but Indian exporters are not showing interest in resuming supplies to Indonesia. Exporters say that the new procedures implemented by Indonesia are extremely stringent and commercially risky.
Source: fnbnews.com
Indian exports to China surge amid improving ties.
India’s exports to China surged in December amid an improvement in bilateral ties between the Asian neighbours, official data showed. Figures released by the Commerce Ministry this week showed that shipments to China rose 67.35% year-on-year in December.
Source: khmertimeskh.com
Terry Milewski hopes for 'trade without tariffs' in India-Canada FTA.
Veteran Canadian journalist Terry Milewski has underlined the need for a comprehensive India-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and a stronger push for people-to-people ties, as he spoke about the future direction of bilateral relations amid evolving global geopolitics.
Source: theindianeye.com
India-EU FTA to make Italian wine accessible in India: Antonio Bartoli.
Ambassador of Italy to India, Antonio Bartoli, remained optimistic about the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and said that Italian wine could become more accessible to the Indian public. Antonio Bartoli spoke to ANI at the second edition of the Vinitaly India Roadshow in Goa, an international tour to promote Italian wine in global markets. 'Wine is a great channel of communication. We would like to promote Italian wine. We hope that these products can be more accessible to the Indian public thanks to the free trade agreement that we hope can be closed soon,' he said.
Source: newsable.asianetnews.com
UAE, India eye expanded imports of Kazakh meat.
According to the ministry's press service, the sides discussed the issues of development of the trade-economic cooperation and prospects for the delivery of Kazakhstan’s livestock products to the markets of UAE and India. The foreign side expressed interest in the import of lamb and other halal meat products, meeting the international veterinary-sanitary and quality requirements. It was noted that the growing consumer market of India opens additional opportunities for expanding the export of home-produced livestock products.
Source: qazinform.com
APEDA facilitates air shipment of Karnataka’s bananas, betel leaves and indi lime to Maldives.
In a landmark achievement for India’s agri-exports, the first-ever air shipment of Karnataka’s GI-tagged produce has been successfully flagged off to the Maldives. This historic consignment features iconic regional treasures — Nanjangudu Rasabale (the King of Bananas), Mysore Betel Leaves (Chigurele) and Indi Lime, celebrated worldwide for their quality, heritage and unique identity.
Source: nuffoodsspectrum.in
India–New Zealand FTA cuts tariffs on cherries and apricots.
Under the agreement, tariff arrangements have been set out for cherries and apricots entering the Indian market. Import duties on cherries will be reduced from the current level of 33% to zero through a phased elimination over a ten-year period from the agreement's start date. For apricots, tariffs will be reduced by half over five years, lowering duties from 33% to 16.5%.
Source: freshplaza.com